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Staff shall make every effort to schedule one-time events, such as examinations, school-sponsored trips, special laboratories, picture-taking days and class parties, to minimize conflicts with major religious holidays of all faiths.

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Programs and Exhibits

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When school programs and exhibits are in any way related to instruction about religion or religious holidays, the following guidelines shall be observed:

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  1. The principal or designee shall ensure that school-sponsored programs are presented in an objective manner, consistent with Board policy.
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  2. The principal or designee shall be kept informed of the program's development.
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  3. Program or exhibit planners shall take into consideration the diverse religious faiths represented in the community, student body and staff.
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